How to pronounce triple
Say it like TRIP-ul. Triple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIP).
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- TRIP
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triple pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of triple
American and British speakers say triple in essentially the same way: /ˈtrɪpəl/ in the US and /ˈtrɪpəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRIP-ul.
What does triple mean?
- increase threefold“Triple your income!”
- hit a three-base hit
- a base hit at which the batter stops safely at third base
- a set of three similar things considered as a unit
- a quantity that is three times as great as another
- having three units or components or elements“a ternary operation”“a treble row of red beads”
- three times as great or many“a claim for treble (or triple) damages”“a threefold increase”
Where does triple come from?
From Middle English triple (also þripell), from Latin triplus.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with triple
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of triple.
Questions about saying triple
How do you pronounce triple?
Say TRIP-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɪpəl/. In British English it is /ˈtrɪpəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triple?
Triple has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRIP). Broken into parts: TRIP · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say triple the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrɪpəl/ and the British form is /ˈtrɪpəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.